Lollard
/ˈlɒlɑː(ɹ)d/
Lollard noun: a member of a sect of early reformers in Germany.
Noun
Lollard (plural Lollards)
- A member of a sect of early reformers in Germany.
- A Wycliffite.
- [H]e, a lollard indeed over his elbovv-cuſhion, in almoſt the ſeaventh part of 40. or 50. years teaches them ſcarce half the principles of religion; and his ſheep oft-times ſit the vvhile to as little purpoſe of benifiting as the ſheep in thir pues at Smithfield; […]1659, J[ohn] M[ilton], Considerations Touching the Likeliest Means to Remove Hirelings out of the Church. […], London: […] T[homas] N[ewcombe] for L[ivewell] Chapman […], →OCLC, pages 57–58
- ‘She died for Wyclif’s book. It was an old Bible. She was what they call a Lollard.’2020, Hilary Mantel, The Mirror and the Light, Fourth Estate, page 427
Forms of Lollard
| plural | Lollards |
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Origin of Lollard
Late Middle English, possibly from or influenced by Dutch lollen (“to mumble”). Other origins have been proposed; see Lollardy.
Words formed from Lollard
- Lollardian
- Lollardism
- Lollardist
- Lollardize
- Lollardlike
- Lollardry
- Lollardy
Questions about Lollard
- What does Lollard mean?
- Lollard means a member of a sect of early reformers in Germany.
- What part of speech is Lollard?
- Lollard is a noun.
- How do you pronounce Lollard?
- Lollard is pronounced /ˈlɒlɑː(ɹ)d/.
- What is the plural of Lollard?
- The plural of Lollard is Lollards.
Words near Lollard in the dictionary
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